as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
it took me a while to twig the true nature of the relationship between the two women
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But knowing the difference between a pot and a planter can help plan your garden and care for both indoor and outdoor plants.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Plumbers say most of these incidents are preventable with basic preparation and knowing how to respond quickly.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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By building out a picture of the whales’ health, habits and diet, researchers are deciphering the many ways humans impact their lives and guiding conservation actions that may mean life or death for the orcas.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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By uncovering these complex vocal structures, this research marks a crucial step in deciphering the meaning behind sperm whale communication.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Nov. 2025
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For humans, that would look like holding a ball in your palm while simultaneously grasping a piece of fruit on the back of your hand.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Designing a robotic hand capable of both grasping and crawling required tightly integrating mechanical design with control and planning.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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As a non-white viewer, seeing those who have been deemed conventionally attractive or ideal is always interesting to unpack, but it’s never addressed here.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Specifically, the efforts will widen the sidewalks to at least four-and-a-half feet — with some areas seeing 8-foot sidewalks — and narrow the roads to 29 feet to help slow traffic down, Ley said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing excellence in feature films, documentaries, television and music videos.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gratitude becomes a tool for minimizing the self rather than appreciating reality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Williams was reflective the day after and focused on attacking the offseason, while appreciating the impact this team had on the city of Chicago.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Twigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twigging. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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